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Is Griffin, Georgia Safe?

Population 23,896 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,896, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Griffin earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,488 per 100K.

Griffin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGriffinGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate302.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1690.22019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1488.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate240.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

199.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

303/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1690/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Griffin

Violent crime in Griffin is below the national average. The rate of 302.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1690.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,488 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Griffin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary209
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,488
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft240
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Griffin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Griffin
302.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Griffin
1690.2
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Griffin Safety

Is Griffin safe?
It depends on where in Griffin you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Griffin?
199.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 302.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1690.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Griffin safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Griffin has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Griffin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Griffin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Griffin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Griffin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Griffin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Griffin compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Griffin isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Griffin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Griffin?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Griffin?
302.7 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (67), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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